Evaluation Questions
13 years ago
Sunday 28 March 2010
Case Study Of Director: Steven Spielberg
Steven Spielberg is a 63 year old American director of the film making world. His career has been goin for over four decades and is still goin to this day! He has directed and produces over 100 films which I think is rather amazing, with many films still in the making. He has 43 major awards and over 50 nominations to date.
Steven Spielberg has directed many films that I have watched such as:
Jaws
E.T
Indiana Jones
Jurassic Park
Schindler's List
Minority Report
Saving Private Ryan
Artificial Intelligence
Catch Me If You Can
Of these films my favourite would probably be Minority Report. This is because I watched this film when I was quite young and the storyline was very complicated so I had to watch it a few times in order to understand. It is a thriller about the future where the police will be able to see crime before it happens using precog beings.
I liked this film because it was extremely futuristic, using cars that could drive by themselves, extensive technology and machinery and even machines that can find your whereabouts by examining eyes.
This is a scene in the movie where Tom Cruise's character has a confrontation with police officers. As you can see Steven Spielberg used a blue tint to the shot to imitate futuristic features. Also the policemen are flying in on jet packs, an idea of what the future will be like.
This is Tom Cruise in the car thayt is used in the film. It shows a car that you can
walk to straight from your home which I think is cool.
This is an image of Tom Cruise using a computer in Minority Report but he controls the computer with his hands, he can scroll push things off the screen and enlarge jus with these gloves.
Steven Spielberg has directed many films that I have watched such as:
Jaws
E.T
Indiana Jones
Jurassic Park
Schindler's List
Minority Report
Saving Private Ryan
Artificial Intelligence
Catch Me If You Can
Of these films my favourite would probably be Minority Report. This is because I watched this film when I was quite young and the storyline was very complicated so I had to watch it a few times in order to understand. It is a thriller about the future where the police will be able to see crime before it happens using precog beings.
I liked this film because it was extremely futuristic, using cars that could drive by themselves, extensive technology and machinery and even machines that can find your whereabouts by examining eyes.
This is a scene in the movie where Tom Cruise's character has a confrontation with police officers. As you can see Steven Spielberg used a blue tint to the shot to imitate futuristic features. Also the policemen are flying in on jet packs, an idea of what the future will be like.
This is Tom Cruise in the car thayt is used in the film. It shows a car that you can
walk to straight from your home which I think is cool.
This is an image of Tom Cruise using a computer in Minority Report but he controls the computer with his hands, he can scroll push things off the screen and enlarge jus with these gloves.
Saturday 27 March 2010
Editing Process
After filming all of our shots for our thriller movie we then started our editing part of the project. We started by log and capturing our footage onto the programme Final Cut Pro, whilst noting down the tape log on a piece of paper. This doesn't take long to do so we thought that the rest of the project will not take very long. we were soon proven wrong.
Once we had our list of shots in Final Cut Pro, we started to piece together the footage into the order we wanted it to be in. We placed every shot we needed in the correct position. Then we started to test out effects that we could add to our film. The main feature of our opening was that the main character was shown in a dream and also in reality. We wanted an effect that could connote this to the audience so that the could easily differentiate between the dream and reality.
We began searching through the effects that we could use and we wasn't impressed. Half of the effects were rubbish and some made no difference to the footage. But then we struck gold. We found an effect called extract. We thought this was great because it is a black and white effect but also it made the picture seem also surreal. We applied this effect to many shots and was very pleased with what we had done. That's when all the problems arose...
The footage that was all put together was about 3 and a half minutes long! We had been told the limit was 2 minutes and a 30 second leeway. We had to set about cutting down the sequence. As we watched it back more and more we realised we didn't need as much walking as we had and cut that down, but the sequence was too long. We then resulted to cutting out some shots that we thought we could actually do without.
Then more problems arose. Whilst editing, we decided to invite some friends to watch the footage so far. After watching, they told us that they did not understand the idea of our opening, which was extremely frustrating. We could not even pass the opening for enigma, the audience were completely clueless as to what was going on. This is when we changed the order of our opening about 3 times, until the audience finally understood what was happening.
When we had the newly shotened 2:20 opening, yes 2 minutes and 20 seconds. We added more effects and transitions between shots. We also added some sound effects such as a phone ringing and glass breaking. We thought that we needed some music to add to it so we looked on the computer database and found some music called 'Ghost Train' which we thought suited our thriller and also built up suspense.
The last thing to do was to add the title and credits and to do this we used a prgramme called After Effects. We had fun using this because the effects were easier to use and were the type of effects we really wanted to be added to our opening. We added a few morw tweaks to our opening and finally the project was finished! :)
Once we had our list of shots in Final Cut Pro, we started to piece together the footage into the order we wanted it to be in. We placed every shot we needed in the correct position. Then we started to test out effects that we could add to our film. The main feature of our opening was that the main character was shown in a dream and also in reality. We wanted an effect that could connote this to the audience so that the could easily differentiate between the dream and reality.
We began searching through the effects that we could use and we wasn't impressed. Half of the effects were rubbish and some made no difference to the footage. But then we struck gold. We found an effect called extract. We thought this was great because it is a black and white effect but also it made the picture seem also surreal. We applied this effect to many shots and was very pleased with what we had done. That's when all the problems arose...
The footage that was all put together was about 3 and a half minutes long! We had been told the limit was 2 minutes and a 30 second leeway. We had to set about cutting down the sequence. As we watched it back more and more we realised we didn't need as much walking as we had and cut that down, but the sequence was too long. We then resulted to cutting out some shots that we thought we could actually do without.
Then more problems arose. Whilst editing, we decided to invite some friends to watch the footage so far. After watching, they told us that they did not understand the idea of our opening, which was extremely frustrating. We could not even pass the opening for enigma, the audience were completely clueless as to what was going on. This is when we changed the order of our opening about 3 times, until the audience finally understood what was happening.
When we had the newly shotened 2:20 opening, yes 2 minutes and 20 seconds. We added more effects and transitions between shots. We also added some sound effects such as a phone ringing and glass breaking. We thought that we needed some music to add to it so we looked on the computer database and found some music called 'Ghost Train' which we thought suited our thriller and also built up suspense.
The last thing to do was to add the title and credits and to do this we used a prgramme called After Effects. We had fun using this because the effects were easier to use and were the type of effects we really wanted to be added to our opening. We added a few morw tweaks to our opening and finally the project was finished! :)
BBFC Classifications
The filming world has a rating systems that tell the audiences the age group that can watch each film. There are classifications for each age rating.
Suitable for all, but especially suitable for young children to watch on their own (video only)
All ages admitted, there is nothing unsuitable for children.
General viewing, but certain scenes may be unsuitable for children under 8.
May be unsuitable for under 12s. Those aged under 12 are only admitted if accompanied by an adult at all times during the performance (cinema only).
Suitable only for those aged 12 and over.
No-one younger than 12 can rent or buy a 12 rated VHS, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, UMD or game.
Suitable only for those aged 15 and over.
Nobody younger than 15 can see a 15 film in a cinema. No-one younger than 15 can rent or buy a 15 rated VHS, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, UMD
Suitable only for adults.
Nobody younger than 18 may see an 18 film in a cinema.
No-one younger than 18 can rent or buy an 18 rated VHS, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, UMD or game
For adults only.
May only be shown at licensed cinemas or sold at sex shops, and only to people aged 18 or over
Our thriller film deranged is aimed at 15 year olds and above as it is a psychological thriller and will not be understood by little kids. Also it will be scary for minors.
Suitable for all, but especially suitable for young children to watch on their own (video only)
All ages admitted, there is nothing unsuitable for children.
General viewing, but certain scenes may be unsuitable for children under 8.
May be unsuitable for under 12s. Those aged under 12 are only admitted if accompanied by an adult at all times during the performance (cinema only).
Suitable only for those aged 12 and over.
No-one younger than 12 can rent or buy a 12 rated VHS, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, UMD or game.
Suitable only for those aged 15 and over.
Nobody younger than 15 can see a 15 film in a cinema. No-one younger than 15 can rent or buy a 15 rated VHS, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, UMD
Suitable only for adults.
Nobody younger than 18 may see an 18 film in a cinema.
No-one younger than 18 can rent or buy an 18 rated VHS, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, UMD or game
For adults only.
May only be shown at licensed cinemas or sold at sex shops, and only to people aged 18 or over
Our thriller film deranged is aimed at 15 year olds and above as it is a psychological thriller and will not be understood by little kids. Also it will be scary for minors.
Representational Issues
In our opening sequence 'Deranged' we will be representing a young female Muslim women and also mental patients. These two issues are very sensitive and have to be represented correctly. In order to do this we have decided on what we will be showing in the film.
To show a young working business woman we will have a character that appears to be wearing a hijab and respectable clothing as a sign of her religion. But she will also be wearing smart business attire to show that she is in fact a serious business woman as well as having strong faith.
To represent a mental patient we have decided not to do too much drastic things. Our main character will be dressed in white, traditional institute clothes. We plan to also have doctors that will be looking after her to show that she is not very stable and needs support. Also we plan to make her do specific gestures such as rocking in her bed, staring into space or twitching in her sleep to assume that she is troubled in the mind.
To show a young working business woman we will have a character that appears to be wearing a hijab and respectable clothing as a sign of her religion. But she will also be wearing smart business attire to show that she is in fact a serious business woman as well as having strong faith.
To represent a mental patient we have decided not to do too much drastic things. Our main character will be dressed in white, traditional institute clothes. We plan to also have doctors that will be looking after her to show that she is not very stable and needs support. Also we plan to make her do specific gestures such as rocking in her bed, staring into space or twitching in her sleep to assume that she is troubled in the mind.
Distribution
Distribution is like the marketing of a film. It is the final stage a film goes through. The distributor puts the film in cinemas convincing them that they wiull recieve profit from it.
There are many film distributors, but some are more famous than others such as The 20th Century Fox.
This distributor was founded on May 31, 1935, when it was merged together from Fox Films (founded in 1915) and 20th Century Pictures, Inc. (founded in 1933). This distributor is among one of the most famous and deals with television as well as the filming industry.
Here are some other famous distributors.
There are many film distributors, but some are more famous than others such as The 20th Century Fox.
This distributor was founded on May 31, 1935, when it was merged together from Fox Films (founded in 1915) and 20th Century Pictures, Inc. (founded in 1933). This distributor is among one of the most famous and deals with television as well as the filming industry.
Here are some other famous distributors.
In The Process Of Filming
Filming got off to a slow start. We had planned to film in the half term break, but in that time members of the group had difficulties getting to the set and also we had some equiptment difficulties. So the first stages of filming wasn't very succesful.
Our first shots we got for the film deranged we got was good but when we took it to the editing suite we felt could be improved. The mise en scene costumes we thought could be improved and we needed high quality longer shots. There was also problems with the location we wanted to film at. We wanted to use a building in Harrow that looked very corporate for our character Onika to walk out of. When we asked for permission from the security guards in the building they refused, as did the security guards in the Harrow Shopping Centre.
Then we had to rethink our strategy. We planned more accurately our schedules for filming and we changed our film locations. We decided that we would film our opening in Edgware in Starbucks and towards the bus station. This was a more practical and in the end more helpful choice. Edgware was close by the location we were going to shoot the interior shots.
We fisrst wanted to shoot inside Starbuck's to imitate a lunch date that would be discussing business, but the manager of Starbuck's would not allow that either so we shot outside the shop on benches. We thought that this idea still worked with the rest of the filming idea.
We filmed inside the drama studio at college for the interior shots of the pshychiatric ward. This bit was really fun because of all the hospital props we used for the doctors and nurses. We also loved the spotlight we used on the hospital bed. It created a great atmosphere because the focused light on the bed kept the rest of the drama studio in the dark which was good. We made lots of shots in the drama studio of Lulu twitching and of the doctors restraining her. Some were usable, but some were bloopers.
We filmed at Lulu's house for the interior snapshots. We chose her house because it was more suitable because it was more spacious and had great lighting. We finished the shots at her house in 2 separate days and it didn't take too long because we knew what we were doing. Making the stalker letter and the note on the mirror in the bathroom was the best bit of filming. The hardest part was carrying the tripod all the time.
Our first shots we got for the film deranged we got was good but when we took it to the editing suite we felt could be improved. The mise en scene costumes we thought could be improved and we needed high quality longer shots. There was also problems with the location we wanted to film at. We wanted to use a building in Harrow that looked very corporate for our character Onika to walk out of. When we asked for permission from the security guards in the building they refused, as did the security guards in the Harrow Shopping Centre.
Then we had to rethink our strategy. We planned more accurately our schedules for filming and we changed our film locations. We decided that we would film our opening in Edgware in Starbucks and towards the bus station. This was a more practical and in the end more helpful choice. Edgware was close by the location we were going to shoot the interior shots.
We fisrst wanted to shoot inside Starbuck's to imitate a lunch date that would be discussing business, but the manager of Starbuck's would not allow that either so we shot outside the shop on benches. We thought that this idea still worked with the rest of the filming idea.
We filmed inside the drama studio at college for the interior shots of the pshychiatric ward. This bit was really fun because of all the hospital props we used for the doctors and nurses. We also loved the spotlight we used on the hospital bed. It created a great atmosphere because the focused light on the bed kept the rest of the drama studio in the dark which was good. We made lots of shots in the drama studio of Lulu twitching and of the doctors restraining her. Some were usable, but some were bloopers.
We filmed at Lulu's house for the interior snapshots. We chose her house because it was more suitable because it was more spacious and had great lighting. We finished the shots at her house in 2 separate days and it didn't take too long because we knew what we were doing. Making the stalker letter and the note on the mirror in the bathroom was the best bit of filming. The hardest part was carrying the tripod all the time.
Subject Matter
There are lots of subject matters presented in our thriller movie.
Mental Patients
Stalking
Young Businesss Women
Young Muslim Women
Female Mental Patients
Mental Patients
Stalking
Young Businesss Women
Young Muslim Women
Female Mental Patients
Job Roles
Whilst making films there are many job roles that need to be filled. This is a list of the job roles I have found.
Filmmakers
Executive Producer
Producer
Associate Producer
Line Producer
Director
Director of Photography
Unit Production Manager
Screenwriter
Art Director
Editor
Production Personnel
1st Assistant Director
2nd Assistant Director
3rd Assistant Director
Script Supervisor
Production Manager
Production Secretary
Location Manager
Location Scout
Storyboard Artist/Production Illustrator
Set Director
Set Dresser
Property/Prop Master
Property Assistant
Production Assistants
Costume Designer
Costume Supervisor/Director
Promotions Department
Publicity Director
Publicity Assistant
Still Photographer
Camera Crew
Camera Operator
Assistant Camera Operator
Focus Puller
Clapper/Loader/Grip
Dolly Grip
Key Grip
Grip
Sound Crew
Sound Designer
Sound Editor
Sound Mixer
Sound Recordist
Boom Operator
Re-Recording Mixer
Music Supervisor
Foley Artist
Lighting
DP
Gaffer
Lighting Technicians
I am going to be looking at the jobs that I think are important to my film making process.
Director
The director is very important in the film making process. The director is the person with the vision and turns the storyboard into motion pictures. The director instructs the crew of what needs to be brought and added or taken away from the film set to make it the best it can be. They also instrusct the actors of what they want to see and help make the process easier for them. Doirectors are sometimes involvved with editing too.
Producer
The producer is considered to be the boss of the movie production, next to the director. The Producer is responsible for the finances, hiring the crew members and organising the release and distribution of the film.
Screenwriter
The screenwriter is the person that creates the entire script. There wouldn't be a film without a script.
Editor
The Editor cuts the movie together in post production. They will make the final product.
Location Manager
The location manager is important because they are in charge of finding and asking for permission to use locations that will fit the film.
Storyboard Artist/Production Illustrator
This person is hired to make a drawing of a storyboard for the production members to use whilst creatng the film.
Costume Designer
A costume designer is somebody that designs clothes for the characters to wear and makes them.
Filmmakers
Executive Producer
Producer
Associate Producer
Line Producer
Director
Director of Photography
Unit Production Manager
Screenwriter
Art Director
Editor
Production Personnel
1st Assistant Director
2nd Assistant Director
3rd Assistant Director
Script Supervisor
Production Manager
Production Secretary
Location Manager
Location Scout
Storyboard Artist/Production Illustrator
Set Director
Set Dresser
Property/Prop Master
Property Assistant
Production Assistants
Costume Designer
Costume Supervisor/Director
Promotions Department
Publicity Director
Publicity Assistant
Still Photographer
Camera Crew
Camera Operator
Assistant Camera Operator
Focus Puller
Clapper/Loader/Grip
Dolly Grip
Key Grip
Grip
Sound Crew
Sound Designer
Sound Editor
Sound Mixer
Sound Recordist
Boom Operator
Re-Recording Mixer
Music Supervisor
Foley Artist
Lighting
DP
Gaffer
Lighting Technicians
I am going to be looking at the jobs that I think are important to my film making process.
Director
The director is very important in the film making process. The director is the person with the vision and turns the storyboard into motion pictures. The director instructs the crew of what needs to be brought and added or taken away from the film set to make it the best it can be. They also instrusct the actors of what they want to see and help make the process easier for them. Doirectors are sometimes involvved with editing too.
Producer
The producer is considered to be the boss of the movie production, next to the director. The Producer is responsible for the finances, hiring the crew members and organising the release and distribution of the film.
Screenwriter
The screenwriter is the person that creates the entire script. There wouldn't be a film without a script.
Editor
The Editor cuts the movie together in post production. They will make the final product.
Location Manager
The location manager is important because they are in charge of finding and asking for permission to use locations that will fit the film.
Storyboard Artist/Production Illustrator
This person is hired to make a drawing of a storyboard for the production members to use whilst creatng the film.
Costume Designer
A costume designer is somebody that designs clothes for the characters to wear and makes them.
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